PTC India to use Rs 135 Crore Tax Refund for Financing Green Projects Updated On Tue, Jul 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy PTC India Financial Services is set to receive a tax refund of ~Rs 135 crore and plans to use it for further financing of green projects. PTC India Financial Services has revealed that the Income Tax Department has processed its return of income for the assessment year 2019-20 (financial year 2018-19) and determined a refund […] Read more
20% Duty on Solar Power Equipment to cut Imports: Anurag Thakur Updated On Sat, Jul 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government is considering a 20% basic customs duty on solar equipment to discourage imports, particularly from China, Anurag Thakur has said. The government is considering a proposal by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to impose 20 percent basic customs duty on solar modules to provide an edge to domestic manufacturers and discourage imports, […] Read more
EIB to Provide Support for 3 First-of-a-Kind Climate Action Projects Updated On Tue, Jul 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy EIB has signed 3 agreements with leading European innovators to collaborate on the development and financing of new projects that address climate change. The European Investment Bank (EIB), one of the world’s largest providers of climate finance, has announced that it has signed three agreements with leading European innovators to collaborate on the development and […] Read more
FICCI Makes the Case for Extending FAME-II by 2 Years Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy FICCI has recommended various measures, including the continuation of the FAME-II scheme till 2025, to enhance the demand for electric vehicles in the country. The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) has recommended various measures, including the continuation of the FAME-II scheme till 2025, to enhance demand for electric vehicles in the country. The […] Read more
Capital Dynamics Completes Acquisition of 353 MW Solar Portfolio Updated On Wed, Jul 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Capital Dynamics has announced that its CEI business has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of 16 operating solar projects from Coronal Energy Capital Dynamics, an independent global private asset management firm, today announced that its Clean Energy Infrastructure (CEI) business has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of 16 operating solar projects from Coronal […] Read more
Niti Aayog Report on Towards a Clean Energy Economy Updated On Wed, Jul 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy The report, Towards a Clean Energy Economy: Post-COVID-19 Opportunities for India’s Energy and Mobility Sectors, by government think tank Niti Aayog and the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), advocates for stimulus and recovery efforts including electric vehicle, energy storage, and renewable energy programs. It details how COVID-19 is influencing the clean energy transition in India, as well as identifying principles […] Read more
Green Energy can Shoulder India’s Economic Recovery After COVID-19: Report Updated On Wed, Jul 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report shows how COVID-19 is influencing principles and strategic opportunities in the clean energy transition to support the economic recovery. A new report has detailed how COVID-19 is influencing the clean energy transition in India, as well as identifying principles and strategic opportunities that if implemented well, will drive economic recovery and maintain momentum […] Read more
Vivint Solar Closes $300 Mn of new Tax Equity Commitments Updated On Tue, Jun 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vivint Solar has secured USD 300 million in new equity financing commitments from two repeat investors to support the growth of its residential solar business. Vivint Solar, a leading full-service residential solar provider, has announced it has secured USD 300 million in new tax equity financing commitments from two repeat investors to support the growth of Vivint […] Read more
Vestas Secures 84 MW Order to Supply Wind Turbines in Vietnam Updated On Mon, Jun 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a series of order win, Danish wind turbine maker Vestas has won 84 MW order for the supply, transportation, installation and commissioning of an aggregate of twenty V150-4.2 MW wind turbines for a wind project in Vietnam. The wind major also provides tailor-made solutions as per the specific requirements, after working closely with the customer […] Read more
